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World Heritage Review n°57 - World Heritage in Brazil

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Interview with the Brazilian Minister of Culture, Juca Ferreira.

Cultural heritage national policy in Brazil – Perspectives and challenges.

Biodiversity protection and Brazilian World Heritage natural sites management as tools of sustainability.

Brazilian sites inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

• Cultural sites

Ensembles and historic cities
This category comprises the historic centres of the following cities: Goias, Salvador, Olinda, São Luis, Diamantina and Ouro Preto; as well as the Brasilia Pilot Plan.
Archaelogical sites
Two sites on the World Heritage List belong to this category: the ruins of the Jesuit-Guarani mission of São Miguel das Missões and Serra da Capivara National Park.
Monuments
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos de Congonhas.

• Natural Heritage

Natural sites
Seven Brazilian sites fall into this category: Iguaçu National Park – PR; Jaù National Park; Discovery Coast; Partanal Conservation Area; Atlantic Forest; Chapada dos Veadeiros and Emas National Parks; Atlantic Islands – Fernando de Noronha Archipelago and Atol das Rocas.

Historic urban landscape.

• Cultural landscape and the Brazilian experience
• Cultural references and protection of urban spaces

Modern architectural heritage.

• Contemporary management of modern heritage in Brazil
• Brasilia 50 years

More than a list: a development agenda.

The Regional Heritage Management Training Centre.

Brazilian Tentative List of sites – Criteria and challenges.